
Dr. Gerald Thorpe Bowns MD
Ophthalmologist
10 Congress St #340 Pasadena CA, 91105About
Dr. Gerald Bowns is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Bowns specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowns can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Bowns can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1970
University of California 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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Practice At 10 Congress St #340
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